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The study aims to assess the short-term effects of grazing snaplage residue on soil properties and subsequent crop yield.

July 11, 2026The Journal of Agricultural Science

Grazing snaplage residue as a roughage source for finishing beef cattle in tropical systems: Effects on soil physical and chemical properties and subsequent crop yield

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ÍLÍtalo Braz Gonçalves de LimaUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign TBThiago Fernandes BernardesUniversidade Federal de Lavras JFJoão J. M. S. FreitasUniversidade Federal de Lavras

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Randomized trial evaluates impact of grazing snaplage on soil properties and crop yield, indicating positive outcomes for integrating beef production.

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The study aims to assess the short-term effects of grazing snaplage residue on soil properties and subsequent crop yield.
Evaluated two stocking rates (low: 3.5 AU/ha, high: 7.0 AU/ha) and ungrazed control with 48 crossbred beef heifers across 16 paddocks.
Conducted multivariate analysis using principal component analysis (PCA) to analyze results.
Measured total nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels along with crop yield post-grazing.
Grazing increased total nitrogen return by 82% compared to ungrazed control.
Soil phosphorus and potassium levels increased by 28% and 42%, respectively, with grazing.
Subsequent crop yield increased by 15% in grazed areas compared to ungrazed areas.

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Lima et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51df22c18d7f28ca5007bd https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859626100756

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Randomized trial evaluates impact of grazing snaplage on soil properties and crop yield, indicating positive outcomes for integrating beef production.

Grazing snaplage residue as a roughage source for finishing beef cattle in tropical systems: Effects on soil physical and chemical properties and subsequent crop yield

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